Assistant Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Edinburg, TX 78539

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Faculty Title

Job Class Code 10031

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number FRGV
1517

Working Title Assistant Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry

Number of Vacancies 1

Division/Organization Division of President

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year

FTE 1.0

The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching basic sciences. Experience teaching in an LCME accredited medical school or CPME accredited podiatry school is preferred. The chosen individuals will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study.

Duties are not limited to:

• Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre read assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic sequence (may identify faculty from other colleges to assist).
• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkship year as needed.
• Review reflections/experiences of students.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.
• Work on projects within at least one working group such as OSCE case development; communication skills; write-up, oral case presentation and clinical reasoning; professionalism and ethics; mentoring; feedback and evaluation.
• Participate in and facilitate academy faculty development sessions and retreats (which occur periodically throughout the year) as needed.
• Participate in university and SOPM committees as appointed.

Candidates must possess a terminal Degree of (Ph.D.) or equivalent with post-doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

The selected candidate will provide instruction in basic science courses across multiple disciplines primarily focus on Biochemistry but also include expertise in Cell Biology, Histology, and Immunology, and serve as facilitator for small group discussion in case-based learning, problem-based learning, and other small group sessions. In addition, this position will collaborate with clinical and basic science faculty for the development of clinical cases to emphasize basic science curriculum and will participate in the development and review of exams and evaluation of learning outcomes.

Ph.D., M.D., or D.P.M

Teaching experience in medical school curriculum. Preferred a PhD in Physiology or Pathology.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date 09/06/2023

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